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Tottenham are not the only relegation-threatened team in the European knockouts. Forest’s starting XI suggests that Vítor Pereira is looking to use the Europa League to generate some momentum in their bid for Premier League survival.
Pereira was talking this week, which ends with Sunday’s visit of Fulham:
For now, we try to be competitive in both, in the Europe League and try to get points and results in our league. I need to try to balance, but to be competitive in the next game and afterwards against Fulham.
It is important for the players to be ready to help the team, we need to be ready to challenge and perform. We have quality in the squad, they are working hard, with good energy, trying to understand the tactical demands. We will be ready.
